The ratio of potatoes to turnips is 1:1. If there are 473 potatoes, how many turnips are there?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking to find the number of turnips given a ratio of potatoes to turnips of 1:1 and a specified number of potatoes, which is 473. Since the ratio is 1:1, the number of turnips will be the same as the number of potatoes.
Answer
The number of turnips is 473.
Answer for screen readers
The number of turnips is 473.
Steps to Solve
- Identify the given ratio
The problem states that the ratio of potatoes to turnips is $1:1$. This means that for every potato, there is one turnip.
- Determine the number of potatoes
We are given that the number of potatoes is 473.
- Set up the equation
Since the ratio is $1:1$, the number of turnips will equal the number of potatoes: $$ \text{number of turnips} = \text{number of potatoes} $$
- Calculate the number of turnips
Substituting the number of potatoes into the equation: $$ \text{number of turnips} = 473 $$
The number of turnips is 473.
More Information
This problem illustrates how ratios work, specifically how a direct 1:1 ratio means that quantities are equal. Here, having 473 potatoes means there are also 473 turnips.
Tips
- Misunderstanding ratios: Sometimes, students confuse the ratio as needing a different calculation. Remember, with a $1:1$ ratio, both quantities are equal.
- Forgetting to write an equation: Always ensure to set up an equation when dealing with ratios for clarity.
